# Rupert Whitaker

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The Man Who Inspired Britain's First Aids Charity

The first man in Britain to die of AIDS, whale hunting in the South Atlantic in the 1950s, how Norway voted not to join the EU, the American adventurer who inspired the Indiana Jones stories, and Saddam Hussein's draining of Iraq's southern marshes in a bid to flush out his opponents. Picture: Terr…

It’s Not a Sin: Surviving Pandemics with Dr. Rupert Whitaker (S04 Ep06)

Joining Ben on the podcast this week, Dr. Rupert Whitaker calls in from COVID lockdown in the UK, to share his life story as one of the UK’s longest surviving people with HIV. Dr. Whitaker was a founding member of the Terrence Higgins Trust and went on to found the Tuke Institute, a think-tank that…

Patient spotlight - How can we get better at providing patient centred care?

Participants in our discussion on person centred care in January agreed that a change in culture and better use of technology could benefit both patients and doctors. At the roundtable: Fiona Godlee (chair), editor in chief, The BMJ Tessa Richards, senior editor, patient partnership, The BMJ Rosa…

Rupert Whitaker and JJ Bola In Conversation

Rupert Whitaker is co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust and founder of the Tuke Institute, where he has worked for over 40 years in the field of medicine and science with a keen focus on empowering individuals to care for their own health. Rupert Whitaker’s chosen guest to be in conversation wi…

2. See You On The Dance Floor

Sam Smith explores Terry Higgins' life in 1970s and 80s London. His closest friends remember his unforgettable character, and a community on the edge of the AIDS crisis. Like many queer people of his generation, Terry Higgins moved from his small hometown to a big city. In London, Terry found a th…

Dr Rupert Whitaker: Real Stories from the AIDS Pandemic

Your feedback means a great deal to us. Please text us your thoughts by clicking on this link. Dr. Rupert Whitaker is a remarkable individual who has shown extraordinary resilience as one of the longest survivors of HIV. He has been a strong advocate for people with HIV and other long-term illness…

Remembering an HIV charity pioneer

Lucinda Rouse and Emily Burt  are joined by Richard Angell, chief executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, and Rupert Whitaker, psychiatrist, immunologist and co-founder of the charity.  They discuss the legacy of fellow co-founder Martyn Butler, who died on 21 February, remembering the use of his …

Live from SXSW with Director Vicky Jewson

We had the joy of sitting down with writer, director, and producer Vicky Jewson who directed and executive produced PRETTY LETHAL, a female-driven action film starring Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, and Maddie Ziegler after seeing the world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. In this conversation …